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XIL 3805

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,178 mi
Last recorded60,178 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 3805
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 60,178 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 60,171 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,113 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 58,210 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Under floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Under floor covers obscuring components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system is corroded

Under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,970 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,877 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,332 miles

under trays fitted to car

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,937 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,372 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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XIL 3805 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,355 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XIL 3805, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XIL 3805 registered?

XIL 3805 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is XIL 3805 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 3805 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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